​​The past two years were more heavily focused on leadership development than other years in recent history. Over the course of just a few months, leaders learned how to adapt their organisations to a rapidly changing market. They have learned new ways to work and collaborate, and how to make sure their employees do the same, all while working remotely. It also created the o...

​​The term ‘employee experience’ has gained popularity in recent years stemming from the concepts of 'user' and 'customer' experience.Experiences of your employees are crucial to the success of your business - they affect everything from productivity to employee retention. Ultimately, improving employee experience helps to improve organisational culture and consequently your...

​​One of the most stressful aspects of applying for a new job is when it comes time to talk money. More specifically, what you will earn in your new job.Negotiating your salary is a natural part of the employment process and obtaining the salary you deserve is an important component of advancing in your career and keeping you motivated in the long run. Salary is more than ju...

​​Networking isn’t at the top of everyone's to-do list; it can be time-consuming, awkward at times and, depending on your networking style, draining. When your schedule is already crowded with work and family obligations, the last thing you need is to engage in small talk with strangers at yet another social gathering.The importance of active networking, however, cannot be o...

When interviewing while still employed elsewhere, one of the first questions you’ll hear is, “why are you leaving your current role?”. It's important to know how to explain this to interviewers in order to present yourself as a highly qualified candidate.Rather than focusing on any negative aspects of your job or company, the best way to answer the question of why you're lea...

​​Whether you're leaving your current company for a promotion, better benefits, or work-life balance, it's tempting to apply for as many jobs as possible. However, doing so may be a big mistake.Firing out bulk job applications often means you miss the mark and make mistakes. You’ll also find yourself losing the enthusiasm you once had. If you don't put your all into it, you ...

​​Until you've been hired, there is no way to know exactly what you're getting into, no matter how carefully you prepare before accepting. After starting a new job, you may realise that it's not right for you, whether it's the environment or the position itself. Nevertheless, there are some things you should consider before quitting your new role.​Identify the problemsWhen y...

​What can you do to ace your upcoming interview? Being prepared to respond effectively to questions employers typically ask is an essential part of interview preparation.Although you can't predict which interview questions will be asked, you can be fairly certain of a few, even if they come in different forms. Having your answers perfected and even thinking of a few question...

​​Many people feel compelled to prove their worth at work, and to show why they're an essential part of the team. If you don't handle this situation correctly, you can quickly become overwhelmed, overworked, and burnt out.Here are helpful tips for demonstrating your value at work, and how to avoid burnout in the process:​Show your personal commitmentOnce you understand what ...

​​In contrast to hard skills, which reflect your experience and knowledge, soft skills suggest your ability to work well with others and advance in the company. They enable you to build relationships and solve problems effectively, allowing you to then maximise your hard skills. Incorporating soft skills into your CV, demonstrating them in an interview, and developing them i...

​To attract and retain top talent in the workplace, employers must ensure they have strategies in place to cater to the needs of the millennials and Gen-Zs who are flooding into the workforce.There is no doubt that this generation is bucking stereotypes at every opportunity. Despite being ungenerously characterised as lazy or entitled, millennials and Gen-Zs are providing to...

​​As much as you may think that you are free of work-related stress when you get home, this is not always the case. You can feel pressure coming from your workplace every single day, which can carry over to your personal life. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. Working in an environment that is constantly stressful can also lead to headaches,...

​Despite the challenges, disruptions, and changes of the last two years, we should all be optimistic and hopeful for 2022. Moving ahead after a pandemic, however, can be difficult.In the wake of Covid restrictions lifting, now is a good time to rethink your company's culture. Re-examine your values, your norms, and your systems. Identify the areas you would like to change, i...

​​Personal branding is extremely important. But how often do we actually schedule time to work on it? We all have too much on our plate to think about how we are represented online - sometimes it can seem difficult to market ourselves. However, neglecting our own personal branding doesn't just cause us to sell ourselves short - we also miss out on opportunities.LinkedIn give...

​​In today's world, most of us want to do meaningful work; we want to feel like our jobs are making a difference to other people’s lives and that we are contributing to the greater good.We have to realise that perfect jobs that provide meaning and fulfilment on a 24/7 basis may well be illusory. But it’s important to know that we don’t need to be doctors, saving lives every ...

​​Interviews can be stressful! Whether you are interviewed face-to-face or remotely, it's sometimes hard to determine if the job is right for you. We always wonder if the company being sold to us is all it seems or if it’s just too good to be true.When it comes down to it, you’ll often have a gut feeling based on your first impression. However, it’s a lot harder to get a pro...

​​It would be an understatement to say that the pandemic disrupted the workplace. So it's no surprise that our professional lives changed overnight and that many of those changes are here to stay.During the pandemic, we all had time to reflect on our careers, prompting a reassessment of what we want from work. Before Covid-19, most employees only dreamed of working from home...

​​​It's hard being a job seeker. No doubt! However, it's even harder around Christmas. Besides the fact that you're searching for work, you're also busy juggling buying a multitude of presents and parties you feel obliged to attend. In the hectic days and weeks surrounding Christmas, it can be very tempting to take a break from your job search until the New Year, but don't d...

​Our experience has taught us that companies are only as good as their people. There is no question that in an ideal world, job vacancies would be filled by individuals whose skills and experience provide a perfect match to the requirement of the role. Instead, companies have focused on recruiting ‘best fit’ candidates, and the labour market has for many years provided the r...

​​The term "candidate short" market refers to a point in time where there are fewer job seekers than there are available positions. But what does this mean for you? The beauty of a candidate short market is that you’ll most likely be competing against fewer applicants for any given role. It would be best if you still did everything in your power to impress, but in a smaller ...